Judo for Old Guys

The only Judo instruction GEARED towards the older generation (25+)
There may not be a detailed breakdown like it on the rest of youtube!
NEW Soto Makikomi FULL INSTRUCTIONAL
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Soto Makikomi is a huge full body throw that is uses primarily by heavy weights. Dangerous, explosive and EFFECTIVE! Learn how to do it the proper way, with your and your partner's safety in mind. Enjoy this instructional now, now presented in 4K HD!
CONCISE AND INFORMATIVE
Just like his KZbin channel, this video cuts the fat of frivolous explanations that are only applicable to very unique circumstances. Instead, he presents you with a broad, proven and effective approaches that can be utilized across your entire judo system. His in depth explanations remain tailored for the judoka interested in leveling up their game.

[@adamc4574]

I'm going to be 40 in 2 weeks, I started at 38. You def have to turn this into a series.

[@irongrip]

Yes, make it a series Shintaro!

[@Barabass]

@@irongrip 37 restarted at 36 - first judo approach at 8 til 12. Nevertheless - Shintaro, make it a series.

[@j.montoya7051]

¡ WOULD MAKE AN EXCEPTIONAL SERIES OR EXTENDED PODCAST !👍

[@paullucas6375]

Just piling on - I'm 51, and started at 50. +1 to the series.

[@daviderusso1238]

I started at 34. I'm 36 now. Thanks you for this useful video.😊

[@KartikPourush]

I'm definitely trying all this out, as an old man in his early 20s

[@henrikdavidila9646]

Too real

[@sexmansex4776]

just like me fr fr

[@tonydismukes4409]

Speaking as a BJJ instructor with mediocre Judo skills who is a few weeks away from my 59th birthday, please continue this series. I need it.

[@bigolbearthejammydodger6527]

respect to you still fighting at 59, my body had had it by 36.

[@liamcage7208]

Oh that's me for sure. I started Judo at 53, I'm 60 years old now and a brown belt. The biggest tip I have for old guy Judo (but it really applies to everyone) is to stay relaxed. The younger guys come out all intense during randori, I look like I'm about to take a nap, lol. Conserve your energy then explode into your throws. If I'm going to get thrown I might as well be relaxed when it happens 😀.

[@frederickmorton275]

100%. Too risky to resist the throws. If I feel that I missed the moment to defend the throw I almost throw myself to make sure I don't land in the dodgy position (say on my shoulder after partner throws me with some makikomi throw).

[@bigolbearthejammydodger6527]

plus.. it hurts less hitting the deck when you are relaxed.

[@ML-lx4su]

also, ashi-waza. seoi-nage is way too much effort. I can hit those whippersnappers with a dozen foot sweeps for the energy cost of a single failed shoulder throw. ;)

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

Good tips homie. Thank you!

[@corruption999]

Good advice my friend 🙏

[@davidwhitsitt6245]

Awesome. You should make a series out of this idea. I'm 68, and I appreciate this.

[@richardschatz9992]

Ditto. I'm 68 as well. He needs to start a series for us!

[@Matto_Harvo]

52 feel like a spring chicken. Run over by a truck. Love the belt detail at the end. More please

[@daleaidenletian]

I am the only 40+ year old dude in a dojo made up of competitive teenagers and 20+ year old guys. I want a Judo for Old Guys series too!

[@andrewkarl5174]

Started Judo at 58, now 65, let’s see something for truly old guys.

[@Matto_Harvo]

@@andrewkarl5174 Andrew, that is so cool. Dang, you should start a KZbin channel and put some advice up for the rest of us oldies. I’ve been doing judo for a year and BJJ ten years. If I wasn’t at such a great judo cub with such a great coach: I wouldn’t survive. How do you do it?

[@ArminEghdamiDrums]

I'm 26 and im taking that thumbnail personally

[@ChristopherNilsson]

😂 this hit home. I go to a 35+ class. We call it the Jurassic judo session.

[@MoreBadNews]

I’m 77 and studied with your dad back in the day! Still doing weights, stretches, Judo warm up. Your dad is an inspiration for young guys like me!!!

[@subversnz]

I am a 41 year old white belt, new to judo (only a few months in), and I love this. More please Shintaro!

[@micahbuchanan8214]

This is hilarious. I’m a young guy but I’m definitely trying this next practice 🥋

that's cheating! only for old guys!

[@Raivon]

As a 22 year-old with a slew of old injuries trying to get into Judo, this speaks to me on a spiritual level

[@JP-zh6qt]

Great staff 😂😂😂 please make a series for old guys. Specially how to avoid injury

[@Pifagorass]

How to avoid injury 🤕 doing college wrestling 😅

[@nikolanesic2736]

Good stuff, really. I am a brown belt and re-started my judo at 37 years. Man, randori is tough, I am flexible like a brick and I cannot do my favorite technique because my shoulder hurts. BUT, it does get better in time. The imporant thing is to keep coming and keep fighting. Accepting that you will loose, a lot, and you kind of want easy losses, because you dont want to get hurt. Still, old reflexes do come back and I can dominate the fight if I am fresh and relaxed. Suggestion: make a video for 40+ old, where you for example suggest the exercises to keep the flexibility and techniques that dont require too much explosive power. I think we should still be able to make pressure, even when 40+, but not many uchi matas.

[@jongler9775]

Same here, man ! I feel you. Let us show the young ones ( and ourlseves ) we are not out of it yet !

[@bjarnell]

You need to wait another 10 years before you can truly understand old guy judo Shintaro, and that’ll just be the beginning. First thing to master is the old guy sound when you get up off the mat

[@TheDAP8576]

In my early 30s, I went to a tournament as a yellow belt. The only person in my age division to compete against was an older black belt! He seemed smaller and lighter than me so I thought I had a chance at least. Boy, was I wrong! It was like lightning! In an instant I was upside down in the air above his head😂! A perfect seoi nagi! I was so high in the air I had enough time to adjust for a perfect break-fall 😆.

[@irispettson]

I've been on the receiving end of a "shitty kouchi", also known as a low kick, quite a few times. I recognize this way too much.

[@ealsmyr]

Started Judo at 44 and I am now 47. This suits me perfectly! Make it a series please!

[@pablotapiafineart]

I’m about to be 51… for all the good things in the universe please keep going with these videos!

[@jongler9775]

Got back to judo at 38 from brown belt background. Got black belt last year, and ... well I am that "old guy". I do it almost like described in the video, whithout the dirty belt trick. At first, I was rusty and just couldn't attack, so I kept defending and throwing with Sasae or Ura nage. I got some success but I was shameful. Now, thanks to mister Higashi and the crew, I've got this brand new idea : finding MY judo. From now on, I have a whole new world in front of me : getting creative and ... attack attack attack. Just last week I had some clues about what I actually love to do judo-wise, and I experienced burst of happiness, because ... not being able to attack, feeling like I cannot do anything against black belts ... all those old frustrations ( 20 / 30 years old frustrations ) that were haunting me are fading out. I have got my confidence back, and it feels AWESOME. I actually CAN do judo ! I cannot thank this channel enough for that. I mean it. --- To stay on this video's topic : I practice with the old judo mentality in mind ( Mifune Kyuzo is a model ), not using unneccessary strength, no fear of being thrown, no pointless muscular resistance. The effect is, I can end randoris whithout gettint out of breath. Plus, I found that I used muscular strength to compensate for my lack of technique. Mind opening. Happy judo everyone !

[@marcosgarcia8544]

I started 2 weeks ago and in 3 months I will be 19 years old but physically 50 years old. You def have to turn this into a series.

[@RK-um2bj]

Lol damn if you feel 50 at 19 yoga may be more your pace

[@Judo_Jon]

Well you nailed my style of judo right there. I love doing that head hug when people give it to me. 37 here but I really believe in that maximum efficiency (lazy judo).

[@grahamchristie7489]

Shintaro. I’m 38 coming up 39. I cannot do judo the way I used to at all. Too many knee injuries, and other bits that come along with not being 18. Make an ‘advanced judo tips’ for older guys video. I guarantee it will get a shit ton of hits. I’d watch every one, as I’m trying to adapt, and struggling with it. Sometimes we need a complete overhaul, and I reckon you’re the bloke to do it.

[@renegadesalessolutions4319]

More old man judo please - 45 here 🙏

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

I’m 52 this is the best judo video ever ‼️I’m trying it tonight 🫡 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tsa539]

Make it a series please! I'm coming back after 20 years, it's scary how much I can't do now, also afraid of hurting myself

[@misterrola]

This was the best motivational video I ever watched after I decided going back to Judo at 40+, after 20 years away. #OldManJudoRocks

[@realdreamerschangetheworld7470]

As someone born in the 22nd century, this will help me the most.

[@BushCampingTools]

LOL at tonight's practice I was the only 60 year old LOL, sensei 40 YO, others 30's and mid and early twenties LOL, I started at 17, went for several years during uni and after, then a 25 year absence back to judo, 2 years off during the Pan D and now back again LOL. Love these videos, a must watch! keep them coming!

[@andrefreitas_paijoaolucas_6555]

Great vídeo , i have 41 years old and back judô after 12 years , please this série is very important for us

[@JayBeito]

Outstanding!!! Love it Shintaro! Effective, Efficient, and Hilarious!!! 😂

[@natehorswill1054]

This is absolutely your best, most informative video.

[@kimjordan7248]

Do more! I love this kinda stuff!

[@justzisguy]

Best video yet, love the high energy, fun, and snappy editing. Keep it up! I'd love to see you collab more with other martial arts youtubers.

[@adanvega9827]

You better keep this serie going - appreciate the video

[@ahheadlock]

I'm a 43 year old green belt (yes i started real late). Everything you did here (getting up slowly, taking too long to fix belt, etc) felt like a personal attack lol. Definitely interested in more old man judo tips.

[@danielchang2912]

Hilarious, and practical at the same time! I love that "undoing the belt" thing.

[@irvinean]

So funny and true! Really made me laugh - thank you I got my dan grade at 46 and put myself through some pretty tough randori beforehand. The end bit was literally me. You should include the "cramp stretch" and "trouser cord re-tie" in the next video. Thanks again for your videos, you are an incredible coach

[@skyless7304]

Can relate 100 percent. I want to get into judo again!

[@abc80s74]

Love it I'm 54 trained judo for a year with good and judo gene lebell it's been years gonna use this for my bjj oss

[@stevenlsenior]

I need this. Now do ‘old man white belt judo’ please.

[@bigduncs9th189]

This is the series that the world, ok me, has been waiting for. We want more!

[@MatthieuSCHREK]

This video is GOLD, I tell ya.

[@JeanMichelAbrassart]

We need a series on that topic!

[@timkittle5418]

60 here. Been off the judo mats for about 20 years and now back at it, teaching some guys who've been doing half the art (jujitsu). Love your videos.

[@wojtekzaborniak6275]

This Chanel is simply outstanding. Anyone who know anything about judo should be here in first place. This is educating and funny and educating again. Thank you coach!

[@steliosT86]

Hey Shintaro! Started judo at 37 and love it. A poor ouchi gari plus an equally poor ukemi of my uke (both beginners) led to an ACL tear and surgery. I'm in my early rehab period now and looking forward to return in training after the required 6+ months. Since knee injuries are not uncommon in judo maybe some tips for coming back without stressing toο much the knee would be useful for old injured guys. Thanks a lot!

[@gushlergushler]

This video was hilarious. I would love more.

[@isaacspeake9905]

Yessss!!!! Adjusting the belt while time runs out during randori is my signature move 😂

[@chubs108]

When the instructional comes out, I am purchasing it from the app...to add to the others I've purchased of yours.

[@h3quit0r]

hahaha, love it, so damn true for a fellow 40 year old. This is the type of content we need in judo man, keep these going. I actually do the belt thing and take a minute to tie it on purpose.

[@Kishi3712]

I'm here for it if you decide to make a series out of this! :D

[@mikedonley241]

64 and I absolutely recognize myself in this clip, and have been using these techniques for at least the last 15 years. My tokui waza is the tie the belt stall. 😅

[@theodorelim8169]

Hilarious video and the captions made it even better

[@artemkanarchist]

Long awaited tutorial!

[@jimmylin7233]

I'm 48 and recently returned to shuaijiao, which I only started training in my early 40's. I have to play an older man's game, rather than trying to win based on athleticism and speed. For me, that means working my countergripping, timing, and angles. Thanks for this great vid! OSU!

[@agonzalez5303]

This is amazing. As someone who studied under Shintaro’s father (I’m currently 46) - these are legit for Judo and standing starts in BJJ

love it! blue belt - 45y - 3y doing it

[@braedenmoses]

One of my favorites yet!!!

[@wilmannailufar188]

yeeaaaayyy, i love it, thank you so much sensei

[@michaelmelvin8297]

I’m 41 and doing both BJJ and judo. This is definitely going into my repertoire!!!

[@mpkneip]

Please keep these 'old man' judo videos coming Shintaro! 53 in Seattle.

[@SeiryokuZenyo]

An amusing way to look at the topic. However, I did an "Old Man's" Judo video three years ago, so this is certainly not the first time this topic has been put out there nor is it the ONLY video geared to older practitioners. Sensei Ashida (8 dan) used to teach serious old man's judo back in the 1980s, and that is where I first was exposed to the concepts.

[@torrinmaag5331]

Excellent editing on this one

[@dandragon88]

More of this please.

[@jpdoc5722]

started this “style” way back in 1st grade & works well 👍 ( not complicated)

[@elliottexplodes]

This compliments my old man jujitsu game perfectly!

[@rl5158]

I’m 50, just signed up. Love it

[@BushCampingTools]

I love it!

[@Spikebert]

Love this, I'm 62, coming up on 63, and started Judo a few months ago and I need some strategies for handling the young guys

[@bigolbearthejammydodger6527]

just tell them your generation could afford mortgages, that should get them angry enough to make a mistake ;)

[@petekrohn4028]

44 year old jiu-jitsu purple beltch here. You're giving away my stand up strategy, Coach! Lol

[@Sandien]

I love this! It surprised me how recognisable it is haha! In The Netherlands you're considered a Veteran if you're over 30, so yeah.. I'm a veteran..

[@snatchX626]

damn, your editing has gotten a lot better.

[@johnbwill]

Shintaro .. thank you. I'll take it!

[@MikeKay1978]

I just had my second judo training after 20 years of pause. Everything I knew back then has either been forgotten or my body isn't able to do it any more. And I lterally did something similar, trying to get a dominant position, waited until the opponent did a mistake. Today I'm paying dearly for even show up at the dojo.

[@its_eis]

I'm a chronically ill (improving) guy getting into judo and this is hilarious. Fingers crossed I can make a name for myself at the local dojo by doing old man judo.

[@bigolbearthejammydodger6527]

i sincerely wish you all the best, living with illness/disability is a trial most wont know until they are elderly. I started judo at 7, competed at a high level - but had to give it up eventually due to being disabled from the forces. BUT - it stood me in good stead, learning to manage pain, learning the importance of mussel strength and that muscle/tendon strength can help mitigate other health issues. just be sure to ease into it, don't partner with overly enthusiastic youngsters and warm up and cool down well. I also recommend daily tai chi +cardio for balance, strength endurance and flexibility. Its more important to work on these things if we have a detriment compared to normal in my opinion. Good luck brother!

[@guilhermesoster111]

This is great. it has to be a series

[@stevencoles8443]

should definitely make this into a series.

[@kingbyrd.1512]

Should continue this series and get your dad in too. The videos with him in them were so cool.

[@shepthedog4099]

You shouldn't have tempted me with this, I'm 65 and now itching to go back down to the local dojo.

[@MrAbstraxsax]

I started judo when I was 9 and carried on till about 14.... Nearly 50 years later I'm back on the mat following my kids, yes they are young, 10 and 8.. It's not only judo us old guys are good at! Working on my green belt at the moment, the lad (10) is yellow, my daughter (8) is red and my wife, who is a little bit younger than me, is working towards her yellow. My only claim to fame is, in my younger days here in the UK we had some lad called Adams fight at our club. I used to fight him and his late brother on a regular basis. What was his name, Neil or something? I often wonder what happened to him.....

[@cvdmerwe78]

This is gold! 45 yr young just grade yellow belt lady and need all the tips! How about short (but like very short) vs tall tips and tricks

[@Reflectionmaterial]

Love it. I am a bit scared to hurt my fingers trying to catch and pin sleeves. I prefer grips around the chest that are more easily accessible as his chest can move and shake a lot less than his wrists.

[@lajuanjohnsonbtc9634]

Turning 52 this yr and starting judo

[@Leitefsj]

I laughed a lot with this video! Thank you

[@czebemarci]

More please, more!

[@user-pz8wv5lr7c]

I’m 49, this video is great. I’m going to do these techniques.

[@gustavomartin2610]

More, please, more🙏

[@BushMackel]

HILARIOUS. I am now "an old guy" and def take my time tying my belt between rolls haha Gotta catch my breath when I can!

[@thepracticaldad]

The belt move was the best part! 😂😂😂

[@marcouimet9498]

I'm 43 and I love this shit, keep it coming!!

[@nicocontreras5366]

I feel great at 37 but that old man de ashi barai is one of my best techniques since I was young :( . The rest of the video it´s pretty much what I do adding lots of half guard to get the "toketá". Thanks for sharing while I didn´t get the joke with the image of the dishwasher.

[@Tobby4063]

i've watched this maybe 10 times already. I am totally going to be "Get outta my face" and "Counter" during live sparring.

[@philcruz99]

OMG perfect! Light bulb moment of memories from my youth! But now in my 40’s, shhhh. Let’s keep this between us.

[@Quoxozist]

this might be some of the best grappling instruction I've ever received. If only I had known about this back when I was still an old man (age 35, ten years of judo/jiujitsu and boxing, purple belt in BJJ) as opposed to now, as a 40-year-old retired senior grappler on his deathbed with only a couple years left. Jokes aside this is literally my style in a nutshell, the other guys in the gym call me "lazy man" ....they used to chant it at tournaments, "LAY-ZEE-MAN! LAY-ZEE-MAN!" also in Portuguese, "Homem preguiçoso!" highly embarrassing as I sit there hanging on for dear life to a much more talented and younger man who is getting increasingly frustrated that I won't get off him, THIS IS HOW I WIN DON'T JUDGE ME

[@haroldbryant3105]

Love it. I do stuff like that….when I can.

[@franciscolagrifa18]

Absolutely loved this one XD

[@saladsnake7911]

Please Please make this a series. I cant keep up with these fancy throwing young guys.

[@utgardkraft1412]

33 years old here. Bad shoulder, bad knee and stiff neck. Im going to LEAAAAAN HARD on my dudes in class now. Thanks. Time to slay, old guy style.

[@VincentMcLeantheComicMachine]

Dude... the fuckin "counter" meme was so damn funny!!! The takedowns aight, but that counter meme and the "did that hurt Eugene?" was best.

[@chefrobsen]

Senior citizens tournaments start at 35 years in my area 😢

[@roygarceau8783]

I am an 80 year old judoka teaching situational, no gi, self defense to young students. Unless it is winter there is no jacket to grab. I also teach very seniors, no gi, self defense. I use sweeps to off balance and then knee groin, head butt, heel of hand punch, hand cup to ear, Osoto and more. In watching your video your partner had on a jacket and knew judo. You won’t find that combo on the street. Thanks for sharing your video. A good step for seniors but the seniors I know are much older.

[@ThiagoMSFaria]

I started at 41! Now I'm in the blue belt.